Tom Scholtz

Tom Scholtz

Distinguished VP Analyst

Tom Scholtz is a Research Vice President and Gartner Fellow. He is also the Chief of Research for Security and Risk Management. He advises clients on security management strategies and trends, and is an acknowledged authority on information security governance, security strategy, security organizational dynamics, and security management processes. Based in the U.K., Mr. Scholtz is a regular presenter at European industry events.

As complexity continues to grow and risks, threats and vulnerabilities multiply with no end in sight, how can security and risk management leaders move beyond reacting? Attendees will learn how to think differently about their role in value preservation and value creation, and how finding sweet spots in a human to machine continuum can help. This is the security and risk management leaders’ new imperative.

Monday, 05 August, 2019 12:45 PM|Monday, 05 August, 2019 01:30 PM

Security Organization Dynamics, 2019

There is no such thing as a perfect, universally appropriate model for security organizations. Every enterprise must develop its own model, taking into consideration basic principles, practical realities and the challenges of digital transformation. This presentation will address the following key issues: - What are the trends and challenges in security organization design? - What are the factors that influence security organization? - What are the current best practices and contemporary conceptual design models for security organization?

Tuesday, 06 August, 2019 03:45 PM|Tuesday, 06 August, 2019 04:30 PM

The Characteristics of a Defensible, Risk-Based Cybersecurity Program

Effective cybersecurity is predicated on a defensible program. This presentation introduces and discusses the characteristics of a defensible security program. Key issues:- What are the components of a cybersecurity program?- What makes the program defensible to key stakeholders?